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Can’t do what you need to do in a public toilet? You’re not alone – and there’s help

Leave a Comment / Accessible cities, Disability, Events, General accessibility / By Dale Reardon

Most of us don’t give much thought to going to the toilet. We go when we need to go.
But for a small minority of people, the act of urinating or defecating can be a major source of anxiety – especially when public restrooms are the only facilities available.
Paruresis (shy bladder) and parcopresis (shy bowel) are little known mental health conditions, yet they can significantly compromise a person’s quality of life.

How a radical form of accessibility is pushing the boundaries of theatre performance

2 Comments / Events, Experiences / By Dale Reardon

Relaxed performance – an approach to performance that challenges what have developed as strict expectations and codes for audience and performer engagement and behaviour – is making theatre and other types of live performance like fashion shows and musical events more accessible.

Australia’s Tourist Numbers May Take Years To Recover

Leave a Comment / Accommodation, Air travel, Australia, Country Specific, Events, Experiences, Food and Drink, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor & Adventure, Tourist Attractions, Tours, Transport / By Dale Reardon

Australia’s catastrophic bushfire season has done immense damage to Australia’s tourist industry. Then, just as heavy rain began to bring the situation under control, came the coronavirus outbreak in China – now the top source of international visitors to Australia.

Commonwealth Games were far better Integrated But Society Needs to Catch Up

Leave a Comment / Accessible cities, Australia, Country Specific, Disability, Events, General accessibility, Wheelchair users / By Dale Reardon

The Commonwealth Games integrated the para-games into the main event which was fantastic and should serve as an example to other events on how to incorporate accessibility. However society in general still needs much improvement with basic infrastructure such as transport still having a long way to go.

What is an MLAK Key & How It Can Help The Disabled With Accessibility

Leave a Comment / Accessible cities, Australia, Country Specific, Disability, Events, Experiences, Food and Drink, General accessibility, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor & Adventure, Tourist Attractions, Wheelchair users / By Dale Reardon

The Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) enables people who are physically challenged to have 24-hour access to public facilities. The MLAK system has been installed in elevators at railway stations, toilets in Council municipalities and National Parks, and in adaptive playground equipment throughout Australia.